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Which concept regarding the Church's 'holiness' is emphasized?
Which concept regarding the Church's 'holiness' is emphasized?
- Holiness is exclusively achieved through personal merit and good works.
- Holiness is obtained by strict adherence to religious laws and rituals.
- Holiness is a temporary state achieved during specific religious ceremonies.
- Holiness is derived from God and calls the Church to embody this holiness. (correct)
What does it mean for the Church to be 'apostolic'?
What does it mean for the Church to be 'apostolic'?
- The Church is governed directly by the original apostles who are still living today.
- The Church must strictly adhere to archaic forms and traditions without adapting to modern society.
- The Church is founded on the apostles and maintains continuity in teaching, sacraments, and ministry. (correct)
- The Church is independent of any historical lineage, focusing solely on contemporary interpretations of scripture.
What is primarily threatened by the act of 'heresy'?
What is primarily threatened by the act of 'heresy'?
- The unity and truth of Catholic faith. (correct)
- The freedom of individuals to interpret scripture.
- The wealth and power of Church leaders.
- The architectural integrity of Church buildings.
Which of the following best describes the Roman Catholic Church's view on its own unity?
Which of the following best describes the Roman Catholic Church's view on its own unity?
According to the document, what is the meaning of the word 'Catholic'?
According to the document, what is the meaning of the word 'Catholic'?
Which factor supports how the Church is 'catholic'?
Which factor supports how the Church is 'catholic'?
According to the document, what is meant by the term 'Apostasy'?
According to the document, what is meant by the term 'Apostasy'?
Which option describes what the Church calls all to through ways of love and charity?
Which option describes what the Church calls all to through ways of love and charity?
Based on the text, what is the role of parents or guardians in a family, viewed as a basic church?
Based on the text, what is the role of parents or guardians in a family, viewed as a basic church?
In the context of the 'family as a basic church' concept, what does the text suggest?
In the context of the 'family as a basic church' concept, what does the text suggest?
Which of the following activities aligns with integrating religious beliefs and practices within a family, when viewing it as a basic church?
Which of the following activities aligns with integrating religious beliefs and practices within a family, when viewing it as a basic church?
What is the significance of communal worship and fellowship?
What is the significance of communal worship and fellowship?
Which of the following actions would be considered 'schism'?
Which of the following actions would be considered 'schism'?
What is one implication of viewing the idea of 'family as a basic church'?
What is one implication of viewing the idea of 'family as a basic church'?
Based on the information provided, identify what is least likely to embody the concept of family as a basic church?
Based on the information provided, identify what is least likely to embody the concept of family as a basic church?
What is the relationship between the bishops and the apostles?
What is the relationship between the bishops and the apostles?
Which of the following best describes the implications of the Church being 'indefectibly holy?'
Which of the following best describes the implications of the Church being 'indefectibly holy?'
Which of the following describes the Church's 'oneness'?
Which of the following describes the Church's 'oneness'?
According to the Roman Catholic Church, how do followers of Christ become sons of God and sharers in the divine nature?
According to the Roman Catholic Church, how do followers of Christ become sons of God and sharers in the divine nature?
According to Lumen Gentium, what two aspects are incorporated in the Roman Catholic Church?
According to Lumen Gentium, what two aspects are incorporated in the Roman Catholic Church?
Flashcards
Church as One
Church as One
The Church's unity is from God, originating from the oneness of the Holy Trinity.
Heresy
Heresy
Obstinate denial or doubt about Catholic faith truths.
Apostasy
Apostasy
Total rejection of the Catholic faith.
Schism
Schism
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Church as Holy
Church as Holy
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Church as Catholic
Church as Catholic
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Church as Apostolic
Church as Apostolic
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Church Definition
Church Definition
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Family Definition
Family Definition
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Family as Church
Family as Church
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Study Notes
- The Church has four marks: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
Church as One
- The unity of the Church originates from the one true God and the Holy Trinity
- Jesus Christ instituted the Christian Church and united it "into one body and one Spirit"
- The Roman Catholic position ties unity to fellowship with the Pope
- The church is a 'visible society' and a 'spiritual community' where one becomes 'united with Christ'
Threats against Church unity
- Heresy: denial of Catholic faith truths
- Apostasy: total rejection of Catholic faith
- Schism: withdrawal from Church communion
Church as Holy
- The holiness of the Church originates from God
- The Church is held to be unfailingly holy because Christ gave himself up for her to sanctify her
- 'The Church is believed to be indefectibly holy'
- Followers of Christ are called by God and become sons of God through baptism and sharing in the divine nature
- The Church calls all to holiness through love and charity
Church as Catholic
- Catholic comes from the Greek word katholikos, meaning general, total, or universal
- The Church is worldwide and sent to all peoples
- A church is 'catholic' because 'Christ is present in her'
- The Church announces the whole, true faith and possesses all means of salvation
Church as Apostolic
- The Church is apostolic because it is founded on the apostles
- The Church traces its tradition directly from the apostles and maintains visible continuity with its origins
- Being truly apostolic means 'to be faithful to the apostolic teaching, as set forth in the apostolic writings'
- The apostles appointed successors (bishops) to continue their mission
- There should be an unbroken link between a bishop and priest today, and the first apostles
Family: As the Basic Church
- The term "church" refers to a group of people who assemble to worship, learn, and support one another in their faith
- A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption that shares values, morals, beliefs, spiritual guidance, support, and love
- A family embodies the characteristics of a church
- Parents/guardians take on roles similar to spiritual leaders
- Family members pray together, study religious texts, engage in acts of service, and support one another
- The family serves as a foundational place for spiritual growth, worship, and community
- Family is a fundamental unit where faith is nurtured and practiced
- The family can serve as a basic church where spiritual guidance and instruction are provided
- Individuals integrate beliefs/practices into their daily lives with prayers, studying texts, rituals, ceremonies, and discussing spiritual matters
- The family embodies values such as love, compassion, forgiveness, and service
- The concept of a family should not replace participating in a larger religious community
- The significance of communal worship and fellowship are emphasized
- Family is a metaphorical comparison, highlighting the potential to fulfill some of the functions and roles associated with a religious community
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